International Student Exchange Programme Information Meeting
Why go on exchange?
Types of Exchange Opportunity • Erasmus + – European - apply through Department • ‘Departmental’ – apply through Department • ‘International Exchange Programme’ – apply through International Office • Students on standard degree schemes can apply for a semester abroad through any route; students on year abroad schemes apply only to selected Erasmus+ partners
Erasmus + Partners • Bilkent, Turkey (1) • Robert Schuman, Strasbourg (Y/1) • Tampere, Finland (1) • Darmstadt (Y/2) • Wroclaw, Poland (2) • Sorbonne, Paris • Leiden, Netherlands (Y/1/2) (1) • Basque Country, • Norwegian University Bilbao, Spain (Y/1) of Life Sciences, As • Lille, France (Y/1/2) (1) • Right hand column: five designated partners for YA students – 10 month placements available; teaching in local language
Departmental and International Exchange Partners ‘International Exchange’ Departmental • Renmin, Beijing, China • University of Victoria, Canada (1) (1) • Griffith University, Brisbane (1) • St Petersburg, Russia ( 2 ) • Hong Kong Baptist University • Westminster College, (1) Fulton, Missouri, US (1) • American University, Washington (1) • Information on IEP partners on International Office website: • AU has many other ‘international exchange’ partners, https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/international/study- but the above are the ones recommended for IP abroad/international-exchange/international- students exchange-partners/ • AU generally recommends students to go out in S2 of 2 nd year; Departmental preference is for students to go out in S1
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME • Who are we looking for? 1 st Year students interested in spending a semester abroad - - Good Ambassadors Competitive application process Selection based on exam results, CV, covering statement and interview All students will be interviewed Language skills will be tested
Benefits of going on exchange personal; academic; career/employability Risks of going on exchange visas; insurance; accommodation Financial aspects fees continue to be paid to AU; financial support for living costs varies (Erasmus+ grants/£250 departmental contribution) Courses and credits 30/60 ECTS (or, specified no. courses); modules signed off by both institutions; MUST ensure correct number of credits taken; local conventions to be followed Degree classification conventions Year Abroad: Marks converted; Band S of Cascade Exchange Semester: Credits only; degree result determined by credits earned at AU (details TBC)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME • What do you need to do? - Complete application form - Curriculum Vitae - Covering Statement - Email to jeb1@aber.ac.uk - Deadline 21 January 2020 - Interview date: 29 January 2020 NB Deadline for ‘International Exchange Programme’ applications: 31 January 2020 (if outgoing S1; later for S2 but TBC) – see International Office website for details
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME • What will happen next? - 21 January 2019: submit application form - 29 January 2019: Interviews - March: Briefing meeting
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME • Contact Details - Departmental Exchanges Coordinator Jeff Bridoux jeb1@aber.ac.uk Office: 2.17
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